The baby name Ginnie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JIN-ee (IPA: /ˈdʒɪni/).
The baby name Ginnie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced JIN-ee (IPA: /ˈdʒɪni/).
Ginnie is in Origin.
Ginnie is an English pet form most often derived from Virginia, and at times from Genevieve, Ginevra, or Guinevere. The spelling Ginnie appears in British and American records from the late 19th century, with broader recognition in the mid-20th century as a friendly alternative to Ginny. While commonly used as a nickname, it has also stood on its own as a given name since that period, fitting the trend of adopting affectionate diminutives as formal names.
Its meaning depends on the root: from Virginia it carries “maiden, pure” (linked to Latin virgo); from Genevieve, “tribe woman/kin woman”; from Guinevere/Ginevra, “white, fair phantom.” Variants include Ginny (dominant), Gini, and Ginie; related formal names are Virginia, Genevieve, Ginevra, and Guinevere. Ginnie offers vintage charm with a bright, approachable sound, suitable both as a stand-alone choice and as a versatile nickname.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #260 | 4 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #339 | 11 | 8,829 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #353 | 5 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #563 | 24 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #592 | 24 | 16,104 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #898 | 97 | 24,821 |
| United States | Girls | 2021 | #914 | 7 | 8,741 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Ginnie is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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